Description
Delight in the crispy exterior and tender interior of these 3 Ingredient Keto Cottage Cheese Tots, perfect for snacking or as a flavorful side dish. With just three simple ingredients—high-protein cottage cheese, frozen cauliflower rice, and Parmesan cheese—these tots are not only easy to prepare but also provide a satisfying crunch. They make an excellent choice for meal prep or kid-friendly treats, pairing wonderfully with your favorite dipping sauces. Whether you’re hosting a casual gathering or looking for a quick weeknight dinner addition, these tasty bites are sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) high protein cottage cheese
- 1 (12oz/340g) bag frozen cauliflower rice
- 1 cup (94g) grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Drain cottage cheese in a fine-mesh strainer for 5–10 minutes.
- In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook frozen cauliflower rice until defrosted and moisture evaporates (7–10 minutes), then let cool.
- Blend drained cottage cheese until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, combine blended cottage cheese, 2 tablespoons Parmesan, and cooled cauliflower rice; mix well.
- Shape mixture into tots using a cookie scoop and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes, sprinkle with remaining Parmesan, then return to bake until golden brown (15-20 minutes).
- Let cool slightly before serving with your favorite dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg